Limited coverage criteria – finasteride

Last updated on March 17, 2025

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This drug is eligible for automatic approval when patient meets criteria and the request is submitted by eForms.

Generic name	finasteride
Strength & form	5 mg tablet

Special Authority criteria	Approval period
Diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia PLUS treatment failure or intolerance to alpha-blocking agents	Indefinite

Special Authority criteria

Approval period

Diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia

PLUS

treatment failure or intolerance to alpha-blocking agents

Indefinite

Practitioner exemptions

None

Special notes

Finasteride for hair loss is not eligible for PharmaCare coverage
Propecia^® is not eligible for Special Authority

Special Authority request form(s)

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HLTH 5328 – Special Authority request (PDF, 656KB)

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